Woke up to a man sleeping in my yard

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Anonymous wrote:Start with s motion activated light. It sounds like your yard has the right conditions for sleeping, so make it less comfortable. If you can afford it, a ring camera.

It may sound silly, but I think it also helps to have some no trespassing signs. It gives the signal that you know he was there and will call the cops.

Motion sensor water sprinklers.

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Anonymous wrote:Advice from someone who had a breakin over night while at home with small children (now some years ago): You can buy over the counter security systems - I don't remember the name because we have ADT but they're fairly commonplace and available at Best Buy etc.

Good lighting is also a deterrent. We also NEVER leave any door unlocked, all first floor windows are alarmed, always double check cars at night.

If it's just a matter of keeping weirdos out of your yard, you can buy no-dig fencing that is not permanent at a big box store, stick in front of the arborvitae and it might just be enough to persuade him to go to someone else's yard: https://www.lowes.com/pd/No-Dig-Actual-3-8-ft-x-4-7-ft-Grand-Empire-XL-Black-Steel-Pressed-Point-Decorative-Metal-Fence-Panel/1000864882

Police told us the best defense is a dog.

LMAO. Defund those police.

I had a friend who was a longtime criminal defense lawyer with PDS, and he also said that, based on his client's information, dogs are the best deterrent. They are unpredictable and at least career criminals like predictability. Unclear whether the random person camping in your yard thinks the same way.

Beyond dumb suggestion.
Poison food given to dog. No more dog.
Axe or shoot the dog, no more dog.
Also most people simply are not frightened by a single dog. Now 10-20 wolves, rotweillers over 100lbs, etc. sure, that's dangerous. One dog, nope.

You think criminals carry around poison in their pockets to give to dogs?

You think someone planning a break in or to do someone harm doesn't case a place out? First thing they do is plan a way to take out the dogs, alarms, lights, etc.

You CANNOT possibly be that clueless. Just wanting attention trolling huh?

No, you’re the one that’s clueless. Someone casing the place is going to see/hear/discover there is a dog and change their mind and go somewhere else.

It’s not that hard. Are you always so irrational and angry?

Funny. Whatever. Dogs in your mind are invincible amulets apparently, and your irrational reliance on that magical ridiculous amulet is getting tiring. YDY.

Ok, now we all know you’re a troll. Have fun in your basement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A lazy Democrat upset.

Again.

WTAF IS WITH YOU?

NP. You have a mom busting her ass to raise two kids and work, and THIS is how you treat someone leading a productive life who has a legitimate reason to be unnerved?

F you. All women hate you and you know you deserve it.

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Anonymous wrote:Advice from someone who had a breakin over night while at home with small children (now some years ago): You can buy over the counter security systems - I don't remember the name because we have ADT but they're fairly commonplace and available at Best Buy etc.

Good lighting is also a deterrent. We also NEVER leave any door unlocked, all first floor windows are alarmed, always double check cars at night.

If it's just a matter of keeping weirdos out of your yard, you can buy no-dig fencing that is not permanent at a big box store, stick in front of the arborvitae and it might just be enough to persuade him to go to someone else's yard: https://www.lowes.com/pd/No-Dig-Actual-3-8-ft-x-4-7-ft-Grand-Empire-XL-Black-Steel-Pressed-Point-Decorative-Metal-Fence-Panel/1000864882

Police told us the best defense is a dog.

LMAO. Defund those police.

I had a friend who was a longtime criminal defense lawyer with PDS, and he also said that, based on his client's information, dogs are the best deterrent. They are unpredictable and at least career criminals like predictability. Unclear whether the random person camping in your yard thinks the same way.

Beyond dumb suggestion.
Poison food given to dog. No more dog.
Axe or shoot the dog, no more dog.
Also most people simply are not frightened by a single dog. Now 10-20 wolves, rotweillers over 100lbs, etc. sure, that's dangerous. One dog, nope.

You think criminals carry around poison in their pockets to give to dogs?

You think someone planning a break in or to do someone harm doesn't case a place out? First thing they do is plan a way to take out the dogs, alarms, lights, etc.

You CANNOT possibly be that clueless. Just wanting attention trolling huh?

NP. You actually sound clueless and really dumb. Most criminals don't have a specific target, especially for stuff like home invasion and theft. They case out a street or neighborhood not target a specific person or house. They're not planning on taking out alarms and dogs and lights, they're looking for the easiest place they can rob. Absolutely they'd rather go to the home that appears unoccupied vs a home with lights on and a barking dog. The dog is solid advice.

Why does everyone assume he wants to rob OP? He’s probably getting his kicks peeping on her and her kids. There might be video too.

People still call them "Peeping Toms" these days?

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Anonymous wrote:Get a gun. You can accidentally fire it and claim he threatens you. As a woman, you won't be charged.

Yes stand your ground and castle doctrine hurah

Should be a thing everywhere, but some places don't let common citizens protect themselves. How odd.

Because most citizens are idiots. A family member just quit FedEx recently because she went to deliver a package, in uniform, with their truck, and some crazy stand your ground gun nut tried to shoot her.

I’ve dealt with tons of dummies at the range myself waving their firearms around, pointing them at people by accident, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:Advice from someone who had a breakin over night while at home with small children (now some years ago): You can buy over the counter security systems - I don't remember the name because we have ADT but they're fairly commonplace and available at Best Buy etc.

Good lighting is also a deterrent. We also NEVER leave any door unlocked, all first floor windows are alarmed, always double check cars at night.

If it's just a matter of keeping weirdos out of your yard, you can buy no-dig fencing that is not permanent at a big box store, stick in front of the arborvitae and it might just be enough to persuade him to go to someone else's yard: https://www.lowes.com/pd/No-Dig-Actual-3-8-ft-x-4-7-ft-Grand-Empire-XL-Black-Steel-Pressed-Point-Decorative-Metal-Fence-Panel/1000864882

Police told us the best defense is a dog.

LMAO. Defund those police.

I had a friend who was a longtime criminal defense lawyer with PDS, and he also said that, based on his client's information, dogs are the best deterrent. They are unpredictable and at least career criminals like predictability. Unclear whether the random person camping in your yard thinks the same way.

Beyond dumb suggestion.
Poison food given to dog. No more dog.
Axe or shoot the dog, no more dog.
Also most people simply are not frightened by a single dog. Now 10-20 wolves, rotweillers over 100lbs, etc. sure, that's dangerous. One dog, nope.

You think criminals carry around poison in their pockets to give to dogs?

You think someone planning a break in or to do someone harm doesn't case a place out? First thing they do is plan a way to take out the dogs, alarms, lights, etc.

You CANNOT possibly be that clueless. Just wanting attention trolling huh?

No, you’re the one that’s clueless. Someone casing the place is going to see/hear/discover there is a dog and change their mind and go somewhere else.

It’s not that hard. Are you always so irrational and angry?

Funny. Whatever. Dogs in your mind are invincible amulets apparently, and your irrational reliance on that magical ridiculous amulet is getting tiring. YDY.

Have you ever actually dealt with break-ins?

I lived in a neighborhood that had a few. The burglars like to get in, grab stuff, and get out. They’re not sitting around casing and plotting.

What they targeted in my neighborhood:

1. Door was unlocked so they could get in fast
2. No dogs
3. They’d grab whatever was close to the door and bail. Purses, car keys so they could raid the car.

They tried to break into our place but we have three dogs who started barking as soon as they got near the front door and they ran.

These are petty thieves looking for just credit cards or some cash, maybe a laptop if it’s close by. This isn’t a jewelry heist were they’re casing the place, taking out security systems, or poisoning dogs (which is slow acting and would result in the dog convulsing and puking for hours, not exactly great for a breakin).

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O come on now
Times are tough
I would’ve brought out an air mattress and water bottle for the man

[Anonymous]

There is another post in the Off Topic forum about a loud bird.

I suggest meeting up with that OP to capture the bird and let it loose in the trees where the mentally ill/drug addict/drunk/criminal is sleeping in the yard. Problem solved!

Now let us have an academic exercise: you take offense at someone crossing a border into your area. Multiply this by millions and you will see why Trump was elected to do something about our borders.

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Anonymous wrote:Advice from someone who had a breakin over night while at home with small children (now some years ago): You can buy over the counter security systems - I don't remember the name because we have ADT but they're fairly commonplace and available at Best Buy etc.

Good lighting is also a deterrent. We also NEVER leave any door unlocked, all first floor windows are alarmed, always double check cars at night.

If it's just a matter of keeping weirdos out of your yard, you can buy no-dig fencing that is not permanent at a big box store, stick in front of the arborvitae and it might just be enough to persuade him to go to someone else's yard: https://www.lowes.com/pd/No-Dig-Actual-3-8-ft-x-4-7-ft-Grand-Empire-XL-Black-Steel-Pressed-Point-Decorative-Metal-Fence-Panel/1000864882

Police told us the best defense is a dog.

LMAO. Defund those police.

I had a friend who was a longtime criminal defense lawyer with PDS, and he also said that, based on his client's information, dogs are the best deterrent. They are unpredictable and at least career criminals like predictability. Unclear whether the random person camping in your yard thinks the same way.

Beyond dumb suggestion.
Poison food given to dog. No more dog.
Axe or shoot the dog, no more dog.
Also most people simply are not frightened by a single dog. Now 10-20 wolves, rotweillers over 100lbs, etc. sure, that's dangerous. One dog, nope.

You think criminals carry around poison in their pockets to give to dogs?

You think someone planning a break in or to do someone harm doesn't case a place out? First thing they do is plan a way to take out the dogs, alarms, lights, etc.

You CANNOT possibly be that clueless. Just wanting attention trolling huh?

No, you’re the one that’s clueless. Someone casing the place is going to see/hear/discover there is a dog and change their mind and go somewhere else.

It’s not that hard. Are you always so irrational and angry?

Funny. Whatever. Dogs in your mind are invincible amulets apparently, and your irrational reliance on that magical ridiculous amulet is getting tiring. YDY.

Is this some kind of chatgpt response?

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Anonymous wrote:Get a gun. You can accidentally fire it and claim he threatens you. As a woman, you won't be charged.

Yes stand your ground and castle doctrine hurah

Good way to end up in prison.

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Was it more than once? This thread is crazy.

[Anonymous]

Is the Op a Karen Read joke?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:O come on now
Times are tough
I would’ve brought out an air mattress and water bottle for the man

Then tell him he has been hired as your nighttime security guard.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is the Op a Karen Read joke?

Touche.

Yes one of these days he’ll be dead on your front lawn. Then what?!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:O come on now
Times are tough
I would’ve brought out an air mattress and water bottle for the man

Then tell him he has been hired as your nighttime security guard.

At least he's reliable if he appears every night.